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Comedian Rosie Tran, celebrated for her innovative approach to comedy, is developing a new 10-episode series titled “Rosie Tran Presents…”. The series will spotlight a vibrant array of comedians from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity and the power of humor to bridge cultural divides.
Among the episodes, “Bad Asians” will feature Asian comedians who challenge stereotypes and defy conventional expectations, while “Wicked Comedy” will showcase a lineup of female comics renowned for their sharp wit and dynamic stage presence. The series combines engaging interview segments with high-energy stand-up performances, creating a format that both entertains and inspires.
Produced by Fire Couple Productions and Everyone Can Eat Productions (ECE), the series is directed by Michael Green of ECE. Green brings a fresh vision to the project, promising a balanced blend of humor and thoughtful dialogue that resonates with modern audiences.
Hosted and created by Tran, the series marks a significant step in diversifying the comedy landscape.
Bad Asians
"Bad Asians" features comedians breaking Asian stereotypes. Rosie Tran interviews Korean-American Aidan Park, who discusses his Yay Foundation, mental health advocacy, and Vietnamese-American Tony Vinh's experiences with comedy and identity challenges.
Bad Asians 2 features Japanese Comedian Ai Yoshihara discussing her journey from Japan to America, breaking stereotypes, using comedy to heal after her sister's death, and George Wang sharing stories about his philosophical father's unconventional wisdom.
Wicked Women
“Wicked Women 1” Rosie Tran showcases talented female comedians of a certain age. Sally Mullins, who transitioned from teaching English to comedy and porn for animal rescue, and LeeAnn Tooker discussing aging, relationships, and finding an authentic voice.
“Wicked Women 2” Samantha Hale is a horror-obsessed comedian showcasing jokes about classic films like "Evile Dead". Dinah Leffert channels generational trauma into comedy while maintaining vulnerability. Dinah has a memorable story becoming known as "the brownie lady".
International Comedy
“International 1” Rosie Tran presents international comedy featuring Japanese-American comedian Michelle Malizaki, who discusses her midlife crisis entry into comedy, and Filipino-American veteran Mark Fernandez, sharing observational humor about aging and relationships.
“International 2” Rosie Tran hosts an international comedy show featuring Russian-American comedian Irina Voronina discussing her journey from Playboy model to comedian, and Indian-American comedian Tarun Shetty sharing stories about family expectations and culture.
Open Mic Night
“Open Mic Night 1” features comedians: Jorge Velazquez discussing family trauma, depression, therapy and dating mishaps, while Jeremy Paul shares his health struggles and dark observational humor.
“Open Mic Night 2” features Keith Reza discussing his Asperger's Syndrome, sharing how autism affects his comedy writing and performance. Samantha Larsen discusses her comedy origins, pet activism, and horror producing.
Latin Comedy
“Latin Comedy 1” Karina Reyes discuss online trolling, family relationships, dating struggles, and career challenges. Juan Garcia shares stories about dealing with jealousy in comedy, negativity and early comedy experiences and overcoming challenges.
“Latin Comedy 2” Comedians Chris Simpson and Ernie G share their standup journeys and personal stories. Chris discusses his comedy origins and marriage struggles, while Ernie G reflects on surviving cardiac arrest on stage and finding love during the pandemic.